Psychiatric nursing: defense mechanisms, therapeutic communication techniques, and major disorder presentations.
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- What is projection as a defense mechanism?
- Attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person
- What is rationalization?
- Creating logical-sounding but false explanations for one's own behavior or choices
- Define denial as a defense mechanism.
- Refusing to acknowledge a painful, threatening, or conflicting reality
- What is displacement?
- Transferring emotions from the original object or person to a safer substitute target
- What is sublimation?
- Channeling unacceptable impulses or emotions into socially acceptable activities
- What is regression as a defense mechanism?
- Returning to an earlier stage of psychosocial development when stressed or threatened
- Define repression.
- Unconsciously pushing threatening memories or impulses into the unconscious mind
- What is intellectualization?
- Using logic, analysis, and abstract thinking to avoid experiencing and discussing emotions
- What is active listening in nursing?
- Fully focusing on the client, observing verbal and nonverbal cues, and reflecting back without interruption
- What are open-ended questions in therapeutic communication?
- Questions that cannot be answered with yes or no, encouraging the client to elaborate and express thoughts
- What is reflection in therapeutic communication?
- Restating the emotional content of what the client expressed to demonstrate understanding and empathy
- What is summarization in nursing communication?
- Briefly reviewing the key points of a conversation to clarify and ensure mutual understanding
- What is validation in therapeutic communication?
- Acknowledging that the client's feelings, concerns, or experiences are understandable or reasonable
- What is therapeutic confrontation?
- Gently pointing out a discrepancy between what the client says and does to promote insight and awareness
- What is the therapeutic use of silence?
- Allowing comfortable pauses in conversation to give the client time to think, process, and respond without pressure